Exchange-traded fund (ETF) inflows are surging at one of the strongest paces on record, signaling robust investor confidence despite widespread economic pessimism. According to Bloomberg senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas, total ETF inflows reached $13 billion in a single day and$40 billion over the past five days, an $8 billion-per-day pace. Year-to-date inflows now total$1.16 trillion, setting a new record for the industry. Equity ETFs Lead the Charge The bulk of the capital is flowing into equity ET ...